Anund Jacob

Anund Jacob (25 July 1008-16 June 1050) was the King of Sweden from 1022 to 1050, succeeding Olof Skoetkonung and preceding Emund the Old.

Biography
Jacob was born on 25 July 1008, the son of King Olof Skoetkonung of Sweden and Estrid of the Obotrites. His father gave him a Latin name, so the Swedish parliament had him add the Norse name "Anundr" to his name to make hi sound more Scandinavian. He supported Olaf II of Norway and Magnus I of Norway against Canute at the Battle of Helgea in 1026, which saw the Swedes and Norwegians be defeated by Canute's army. He also led a Swedish expedition to assist Yaroslav the Wise of Novgorod against Mstislav of Chernigov in battle. Anund died on 16 June 1050, and Emund the Old succeeded him as king.